Salvation

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Steve Gregg's "Salvation" delves into the concept of salvation in the Christian faith, highlighting its spiritual nature and its three aspects: justification, sanctification, and glorification. He emphasizes that salvation is not earned through human effort but is received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Gregg stresses the importance of maintaining faith and committing to obedience to Christ, as rejecting Christ's Lordship or choosing not to follow him can potentially lead to a loss of salvation. The lecture concludes by emphasizing that holding steadfastly to faith in Jesus Christ is a voluntary act of commitment.
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